Buhari Approves Bello Koko As Substantive NPA MD

President Muhammadu Buhari has confirmed Mohammed Bello-Koko as the new substantive Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA).

A circular issued on Tuesday by the Federal Ministry of Transportation and signed by its spokesman, Eric Ojiekwe disclosed that the appointment is with immediate effect.

Bello-Koko was made acting Managing Director in May 2021 following the suspension of the then MD, Hadiza Bala Usman for alleged corruption-related deeds.

Usman’s suspension followed a recommendation by Rotimi Amaechi, minister of transportation, to set up an administrative panel of inquiry to investigate the management of the NPA.

Bello-Koko has distinguished himself as a servant-leader and a major driver of the polices and vision of the President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration at the Nigeria Port Authority.

In just four months in office thus far, even in acting capacity, Bello-Koko has done much to reposition the country’s seaports for greater efficiency, safety and accountability.